This rejoinder is in response to the opinion piece titled Why not decolonise Kohima to Kewhima or Kewhira. While the article raises an interesting linguistic and historical discussion, certain factual and custo
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Dipak KurmiManipur today stands at a deeply consequential moment in its constitutional, social, and moral history, marked by prolonged unrest, administrative paralysis, and an erosion of trust between communiti
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Santhoshraja VAs the world races through 2026, the societies of the post-Cold War era are cracking under the weight of humiliations, unbroken tensions, and shifting power dynamics. The new wave of Jeffrey Epste
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Hukato ChishiMerhulietsa, Kohima Sometimes, late at night, I find myself wondering whether we truly honoured the dead at the funerals we attended. Did we celebrate the life that was lived? Did we leave car
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Mathew Rongmei In politics, as in life, coming together can change everything. For the people of Nagaland, a ruggedly beautiful state in northeast India, a new season of hope began on a landmark day last O
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Dr RK Behera Principal, MGM CollegeIn a world crowded with voices, opinions, and competing loyalties, the call of Follow Me rings with undiminished urgency. It is not a casual invitation; it is a searching
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The struggle for integrity and clarity in Naga societyDr. Bendang AndrewMany of todays young people have grown up in a system where irregularities are normalized, shortcuts are common and truth is often the fir
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How power, proximity and blind admiration turn ordinary people into silent enablers of moral collapseMonalisa ChangkijaWe will hear more of Jeffrey Epstein murky trails in the days to come, and numerous stories
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Sungkhum Thonger SangtamThe political and social journey of the Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation (ENPO) stands as one of the most patient, disciplined, and principled democratic movements in the history of
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A Reckoning the Naga People Can No Longer PostponeJames PochuryHistory has a habit of being cruel to movements that believe they are immune.There was a time when the Palestinian struggle, led by the Palestinian
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Liba HopesonSocial media has become an inseparable part of modern life. It shapes communication, influences thinking, and connects people across cultures and borders. When used responsibly, it serves as a power
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Ailung Avennoho PhomOld Minister Hill, KohimaWhat does society anticipate from young people? The answers are obvious: their intelligent minds to solve the hitch and snag that anchor the social order, innovative
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Meyu Changkiri In a time when families are quietly standing at a crossroads and society itself appears restless, my wife and I were given a grace-filled opportunity to observe, listen, and reflect deeply.
Sandhya SharmaI still remember my college days, when friends from Northeast India told me about the exquisite blue vanda, a rare orchid found only in that region. They spoke so highly of this rare flower, and g-
Ngaranmi Shimray New DelhiThe second term of the BJP-led state government in Manipur from 2022 has witnessed a series of missteps—from the emulation of Yogi-style bulldozer demolitions to ethnic conflict
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KushemyimjongRecently, at three public events in eastern Nagaland, both the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland spoke to the audience with a hint of sarcasm about the ongoing dispute over t
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Dr Patu K ZeliangSenior Scientist, Plant Breeding & Genetics ICAR AP Centre, BasaThe NEH region is one of the most ecologically sensitive and biodiversity-rich part of India. Agriculture in this region
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Introduction:Horticulture plays a vital role in strengthening farm income, nutritional security, and rural livelihoods. Fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers, and plantation crops are rich in vitamins, minerals,
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Bendangsenla, E Lireni Kikon and Kavi SumiToria (rapeseed) is an oilseed crop that is grown for its oil-rich seeds. In Nagaland, Toria is considered to be a profitable rabi oilseed crop. However, like any other
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Mathew Rongmei The recent tripartite agreement between the Government of India, the Government of Nagaland, and the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO) has set off a lively discussion on social m
